#31
Caqtain (Mike) wrote:
thanks for the welcome.
few quick questions-
do I have to start misspelling words like color (colour) ?
what is a “tin”?? I think it’s a metallic container for Altoids mints but i’m not sure.
@marja: you know that song? ha!
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 10:55
#32
hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:
It’s here Ruth. We’re still working out some issues with the search function, sorry.
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 11:00
#33
Misanthropologist (d) wrote:
Dennis wrote:
It[s not exactly “mad” like it says on the tin, is it? More kind of “impatiently bemused”
It doesn’t say ‘mad’ on the tin. :-/ Treat it with the respect it deserves. *hugs beady-eyed glare protectively*
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 11:34 in reply to an earlier post
#34
mrs h wrote:
Ooh Beeston eh? I worked in Beeston for a couple of years.
@ non Leeds WoMbles - It’s not just the place where all those home grown terrorists lived. Normal people live there too*
*eyes Ruth’s rucksack warily and steps back a bit*
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 11:35
#35
Teethgrinder (René Fennema) Administrator wrote:
Mike, “tin” is the British word for a can - or as The Internet says, “A container or box made of tin plate.”
And yes, we’d prefer it if you would start spelling words like “colour” correctly ;-)
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 11:45
#36
mrs h wrote:
Caqtain wrote:
do I have to start misspelling words like color (colour) ? @marja: you know that song? ha!
Everyone knows that song, but only Marja is a drunken karaoke diva :)
We don’t care about spelling on here, but we do like to see a stiff upper lip - and if you start doing all that weird “analyse yourself to death in 12 simple payment methods” stuff then we will give you a jolly good thrashing! :mad:
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 11:45 in reply to an earlier post
Last edited by Teethgrinder on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 11:47 (Corrected use of quotes)
#37
marja (sinner) wrote:
hand me an other marghuerita please
my tina turner impression is playing up so I’m realy going this time :
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 12:01
#38
mrs h wrote:
*hands Marja a couple of pints of marghuerita and a copy of ‘the Rough Guide to Virtual Busking’*
*puts ear plugs in*
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 12:03
#39
Dennis wrote:
*puts electric chair plug in*
Welcome one and all to Dennis’ Extreme Karaoke!
Don’t think much of the singers…? The WATCH THEM FRY!
Roll up roll up, put your name down for a song right now, don’t be shy!
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 12:38
#40
MonkFish (Ruth) wrote:
Captain
Britishness lesson coming up
*dons teachers cape and mortarboard*
Now calm down class - quiet at the back!!
what Dennis was quoting was an advert on TV here for Ronseal (outdoor wood paint) and its strapline was ‘it does exactly what it says on the tin’ i.e its a no-nonsense-straightforward product, no hidden features, just honest and simple. And this phrase has sort of entered the UK lexicon of phrases. To say something does ‘exactly what it says on the tin’ means that it does exactly what it says it does. voila!
Oh and Tin here can mean anything from a tin of soup (can of soup) to a tin of biscuits (slightly larger erm..metallic tin containing erm..you get the picture..), weirdly we still say ‘can of coke’ or ‘can of pepsi’ as opposed to tin..seems the drinks market here has retained the use of the word ‘can’…
there
*Ms Monkfish leaves the classroom and takes off cape*:-D
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 14:13
#41
Misanthropologist (d) wrote:
*sits at desk, bemused* Were we just being taught lessons by a teacher dressed as a superhero? :s
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 14:23
#42
hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:
I preferred it when she at least had the cape to protect her modesty…
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 14:42
#43
Caqtain (Mike) wrote:
awesome; thanks for the lesson!
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:16
#44
Dennis wrote:
So now you have to teach US something Mike!
*sits ready with paper and pen to take notes*
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:18
#45
Caqtain (Mike) wrote:
here a can is used for soft drinks, canned produce or a synonym for one’s posterior side, i.e. The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on. or if one is to lose their job- they are fired or canned. a toilet is also a can. the word ‘can’ is featured prominently in children’s literature- the train who says ‘I think i can”
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:25
#46
MonkFish (Ruth) wrote:
scholastic cape and mortarboard - did none of you graduate????? *lol*
not a bloody superhero.
Yes Captain, we want something in return - like can you please explain the rules of NFL in no more than 100 words ‘idiot guide’ style to an english lass who’s off to see the Dolphins V Giants at Wembley end of the month…its the free bar and 3 course meal thats atttracting me hehe :-D (am sure i can survive 4 hours with several vodka tonics in tow…actually hold on, minus adverts the game will probably be about half an hourr long over here?) *lol*
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:26
#47
Dennis wrote:
“can ” is your ass and the toilet too…so you sit your can on the can, eh?
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:27
#48
MonkFish (Ruth) wrote:
I think i can i think i can i think i can i think i can
]-I
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:30
#49
Dennis wrote:
So make a stand for your man, honey
Try to can the can
Put your man in the can, honey
Get him while you can
Can the can
Can the can
If you can
Well can the can
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:32
#50
Caqtain (Mike) wrote:
Dennis: Correct!
MonkFish: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_football
in a nutshell, the field is a length of 100 yards total. one team has 4 tries (downs) to move the football 10 yards at a time. once the football is moved a minimum of 10 yards the team gets 4 more tries. the ball is moved by passing (throwing/catching) plays or by running (quarterback hands the ball to a runner who tried to scurry past the defense)
oh and i so want to buy this shirt from bustedtees.com
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:35
#51
Dennis wrote:
Never mind the sport interlude Monkfish, what I wanna know Mike is:
Are ALL American women like Suzi Quatro…?
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:41
#52
Caqtain (Mike) wrote:
prob not because I don’t know who that is :(
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:43
#53
MonkFish (Ruth) wrote:
oooh watch it mate…as a ‘football’ loving nation (thats the proper football) you are skating on thin ice!!! *lol*
We were having a giggle on holiday in Thailand - we had ESPN and were watching LA Galaxy v Real Salt Lake and it was hilarious watching them..equivalent to a sunday morning pub football game..will ‘Soccer’ ever take off in the states..??
but then again, when i went to see a london Monarchs v Scottish claymores game in the 90’s with a mate from New York, he was falling about laughing as apparently we were ‘a bit crap’ at American football…suppose thats why its faded here and maybe why the NFL are coming over…
I try, i do try and sit there and work out what on earth they are doing other than tw*tting the hell out of each other with their helmets but i do get confused…i can understand Cricket and thats bloody difficult so thought it might click..but alas no..I shall be on Wikipedia!!!
3rd and 6..
2nd and 10 EH??? :-s *lol*
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:46
#54
Dennis wrote:
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:48
#55
Caqtain (Mike) wrote:
“3rd and 6” - they’re on their 3rd try of 4 on yard 6. meaning they have 4 yards to go before they get 4 more tries at 10 more yards. yeah, i can see how it can be confusing.
yeah, it seems the less talented american football players play for the world league. as far as soccer taking off in America- professionally no, however pick up games are always being played in local parks. It’s very popular with youth because they can be so untalented and still be a member of a team. I mean you can just jog around and never touch the ball. I have 2 friends who follow MLS over here as well as world cup; but that’s it.
/no disrespect meant towards soccer.
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 15:57
#56
MonkFish (Ruth) wrote:
none taken mate ;-)
and who do you think i should support - Dolphins or Giants - i’ll just be cheering for the grounds staff by the time i have been at the free bar *lol*
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 16:02
#57
Dennis wrote:
Did someone say “free bar”?!
man, I have ALWAYS loved American Football!
*tries to look convincing*
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 16:08
#58
MonkFish (Ruth) wrote:
yeah for the whole game and until 1am afterwards…(the tickets are £500 ea though so may sort of reduce the ‘free’ bit a bit..but then am not paying so :-p am happy!!)
am signing off for the weekend guys…;-(
see ya..
Posted on Fri, 12 October 2007 at 16:28
#59
mrs h wrote:
hoochalobster wrote:
I preferred it when she at least had the cape to protect her modesty…
LOL :D
Posted on Sun, 14 October 2007 at 10:43 in reply to an earlier post
